Which company owns the MG brand?
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MG is a brand owned by SAIC Motor Corporation, making it a domestic Chinese brand. Currently, MG produces models such as the MG7 series, MG3 series, MG6 series, and MGTF sports cars. Its production base for the Chinese market is located in Nanjing, while its international market base is in Longbridge, UK. Below are specific details about MG: Introduction to MG: The English name for MG is MORRIS GARAGE. Originally a British automotive brand, it was acquired by China. The Morris Garages (MG) was established in 1910. The first Morris car was manufactured in the town of Cowley in 1920. In 1924, MG Motor Company was founded, primarily producing convertible sports cars. On July 22, 2005, Nanjing Automobile Group Co., Ltd. successfully acquired British MG Rover Group and its engine production division, marking the first acquisition of a renowned foreign automotive company by a Chinese enterprise. The merged company was named Nanjing MG Automobile Co., Ltd. In April 2007, SAIC Motor Corporation (SAIC Group) fully acquired Nanjing Automobile Group, thereby becoming the new owner of the MG brand. MG's product lineup: MG5, MG6, MG ZS, MG HS, MG ONE, MG Pilot, MG Pilot New Energy, and MG EZS pure electric vehicle.
Speaking of MG, I remember it was originally a British car brand, with the full name Morris Garages, established in the 1920s and famous for its cool sports cars, like the classic MG B. Later, as the British automotive industry declined, it was acquired by the British Rover Group, and then eventually sold to a Chinese company. Now it is entirely owned by China's SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation), one of the largest automakers in the country. SAIC revitalized MG, launching models like the MG ZS and MG 5, which have been quite popular in overseas markets, such as Europe, where they sell affordable electric vehicles with high-end features. As someone who loves studying automotive history, I think this transformation is amazing—MG’s survival is largely thanks to SAIC’s global strategy, while still retaining that classic flair, making it a thrilling drive.
